Entire article here:
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-5311280.html
Yeah, I'm holding off on SP2 until Microsoft sorts this shit out. The article also mentions other programs becoming disabled, including some of their own shit, which is just funny, and some Macromedia programs, which would blow for me because I tend to use Flash quite a bit.
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-5311280.html
Microsoft has issued a list of nearly 50 software applications and games that may encounter problems with its Windows XP Service Pack 2 update.
In a document published in the "Knowledge Base" section of the company's Web site, Microsoft details the various issues that people may face when they install the SP2 package, which was released to PC manufacturers earlier this month. A range of applications is listed in the Microsoft report, including several of the software maker's own products, along with antivirus tools, Web server software, and a handful of games.
Among the primary issues Microsoft highlights in the article are glitches related to the relationship between its Windows Firewall system, which is automatically turned on as a security default by SP2, and many of the listed programs. According to the document, the updated firewall may prevent computers from properly connecting to outside networks, limiting systems' abilities to effectively receive data. Some of the problems caused by the update include issues with remote desktops, file sharing, e-mail notifications and online multiplayer games.
Yeah, I'm holding off on SP2 until Microsoft sorts this shit out. The article also mentions other programs becoming disabled, including some of their own shit, which is just funny, and some Macromedia programs, which would blow for me because I tend to use Flash quite a bit.